Dennett, Thomas Frank Preston Thwaites
Lieut. T. F. P. T. Dennett was educated at the Whitgift School, Croydon, and Guy's Hospital. On the outbreak of war he joined the Surrey Yeomanry and went out to Egypt and the Dardanelles with the 29th Division. In March, 1916, he left for France, where he served for some time. In August, 1916, he returned to England to obtain a commission, and on December 19th, 1916, was gazetted to the Royal West Surrey Regiment. He was again sent to France, and was soon attached to the Flying Corps. On August 4th, 1917, he died of wounds received during a flight over the German lines. His squadron commander thought very highly of him, and he was extremely popular among all with whom he came in contact. In his work he was absolutely fearless. Though not at Guy's for very long he was much liked by his contemporaries, to whom his death will be a source of great sorrow. Guy's Hospital Reports Vol.LXX, War Memorial Number
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Dennett |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Thomas Frank Preston Thwaites |
| Date of birth | 1895 |
| Place of birth | Croydon |
| Family details | Son of Frank Thwaites and Mary Isabella Dennett, "The Cedars", Pett. Hastings |
| Previous education | Whitgift School, Croydon |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1 February 1914 |
| Dept / course | Dental Course, Biology |
| Military unit | Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (attached Royal Flying Corps - 52nd Squadron). Surrey Yeomanry at outbreak of war |
| Date enlisted | 1914, 1916 returned to England and on 19th December 1916 was gazetted to Royal West Surrey - sent to France and attached to RFC |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Campaigns | France, Egypt and Dardanelles |
| Date of death | 4 August 1917 |
| Rank at death | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds received during a flight over German lines |
| Burial place | Military Cemetery Coxyde |
| Commemoration(s) | Guy's Hospital Memorial, Pett, Sussex War Memorial |
| Notes | Home address in 1914, West View, Dunheved Road, Croydon, Surrey |
| Sources | Guy's Hospital Medical School Records, King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission |